Doesn't look like that battery fits this camera. AFAIK, this camera can't take extended batteries because the battery is mounted at the bottom.

Buckmann

Senior Member

posted: Dec. 27, 2012 @ 10:27p

I bought this model when Canon had the half off sale earlier this month. My unit looked new except for a fingernail scuff on the SD card door (big deal). I haven't recorded much with it yet, but I love all the features (this is a big step up from my Canon miniDV cam).

You might want to spring for the spare battery Canon has on sale for $50. The supplied battery only lasts about 75 minutes. I've read that non-OEM batteries on eBay won't charge in the camera or show their time left in the viewfinder. (Canon's are multi-pin smart batteries, the others are not.)

I have Sony (Vegas) Movie Studio v9 and it imports the files from the SD card just fine.

My only concern so far is it's so small! I have to hold the camera in my right hand and the open viewfinder in my left to keep it steady.

The feature section shows it has Dynamic IS - are you saying it is software correction instead of optical?

Here is the section:

Dynamic ISWith the Canon VIXIA HF R20, you can be sure that even on the move your video will be smooth, steady and professional looking. The Dynamic IS system provides continuous adjustment throughout the entire zoom range to correct a broader range of motion. In comparison to conventional electronic image stabilization systems, extra compensation is applied at wide-angle focal lengths to eliminate unwanted vibration common when shooting while walking.

Doesn't look like that battery fits this camera. AFAIK, this camera can't take extended batteries because the battery is mounted at the bottom.Can anyone confirm this?Which extended battery can we get?

I will be getting the camera delivered tomorrow. Depending on where the battery is, I can tell if the extended one fits or not. The Amazon link says it fits..but wait for one more day and we can confirm for sure.

The feature section shows it has Dynamic IS - are you saying it is software correction instead of optical?

Here is the section:

Dynamic ISWith the Canon VIXIA HF R20, you can be sure that even on the move your video will be smooth, steady and professional looking. The Dynamic IS system provides continuous adjustment throughout the entire zoom range to correct a broader range of motion. In comparison to conventional electronic image stabilization systems, extra compensation is applied at wide-angle focal lengths to eliminate unwanted vibration common when shooting while walking.

Yup, it's the crappy kind. If you use much zoom it becomes apparent.

cyberbrutus

Greedy Member

posted: Dec. 28, 2012 @ 12:17a

Just checked online manual..The extended battery will not fit !

GreatBeach

Frivolous Member

posted: Dec. 28, 2012 @ 12:18a

Oh well, still seems like a killer deal for a good camera. Just ordered one. Had to pay $7.00 tax in Georgia but got the shipping free with the mentioned coupon.

thanks OP for posting. thanks zango for the Discover CashBack reminder. Hopefully I did the fat wallet CashBack correctly, free shipping, paid with Discover Card, and I was enrolled in the 5% CashBack for online purchases. $216 including tax for two.

xiaozhuzi

Member

posted: Dec. 28, 2012 @ 9:48a

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kimgkimg

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Dec. 28, 2012 @ 10:48a

joot said: ^^ AVCHD files...you need a robust, up to date computer to edit in this file format...otherwise you need to convert the file to another less demanding format for editing....

Actually use something like Serif MoviePlus X5 (it's often free after rebate from Office Depot or Frys.) It will automatically create proxy files that allow you to edit the footage and then render using the full res files for output (or use the proxy files if you're down-converting anyways to share online.)

The Moviemaker that comes with Windows7 will also create proxy files to allow for editing on processors that won't handle full HD decoding.

Thanks OP in for 1. (Actually I wanted the R200 because getting footage off of the internal drive via USB is a pain --- I'd rather just pop out a card and be done with it, but turns out the R200 was actually going to be more expensive because it didn't qualify for the free shipping.)

AmishBoy

Thrifty Member

posted: Dec. 28, 2012 @ 10:59a

kimgkimg said: Thanks OP in for 1. (Actually I wanted the R200 because getting footage off of the internal drive via USB is a pain --- I'd rather just pop out a card and be done with it, but turns out the R200 was actually going to be more expensive because it didn't qualify for the free shipping.)Why can't you just pop the card out of the R20 and be done with it? The R20 has two SDXC-compatible memory card slots.

AmishBoy said: kimgkimg said: Thanks OP in for 1. (Actually I wanted the R200 because getting footage off of the internal drive via USB is a pain --- I'd rather just pop out a card and be done with it, but turns out the R200 was actually going to be more expensive because it didn't qualify for the free shipping.)Why can't you just pop the card out of the R20 and be done with it? The R20 has two SDXC-compatible memory card slots.

Yeah that's what I planned to do. Just seemed like a waste to pay for a feature I wasn't going to use.

AmishBoy

Thrifty Member

posted: Dec. 28, 2012 @ 2:26p

Yeah...the only difference between the R20 and the R200 is the R20 has 8GB internal storage (if I'm not mistaken).

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